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Lion-Tailed Macaque

5 destinations · 5 states

Native Range: Western Ghats of southern India

Lion-tailed macaques are named for the silvery mane around their faces and the tuft at the end of their tails, but watching them reveals much more than their unusual appearance. They spend much of their time high in the forest canopy, moving carefully between branches as they search for fruit, leaves, insects, and other foods. Their dark faces can make their expressions surprisingly easy to notice, especially during grooming or quiet moments within the group. Look for the way they use their hands to inspect food and navigate narrow branches, sometimes moving with deliberate caution before making a quick leap. Family groups stay closely connected, with grooming helping maintain social bonds. Young macaques often stay near adults as they learn how to move through the trees and find food. Native to the rainforests of India's Western Ghats, these monkeys are strongly associated with mature forest habitat. At a zoo, their time spent above ground can make a busy exhibit feel like a small window into the canopy, where every branch seems to offer another place to explore.

Lion-Tailed Macaque

Where to see Lion-Tailed Macaque

5 destinations across 5 states

5 destinations

BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo

Baton Rouge, LA

Disney's Animal Kingdom

Lake Buena Vista, FL

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

Kansas City, MO

Safari North Wildlife Park

Brainerd, MN

Safari Zoological Park

Caney, KS

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